One day, I was looking out to buy a new eyeliner (because my NR one got all dried up and I totally DON'T recommend it) in the department store. This one from L'Oréal caught my eye.

The packaging of the product is very light (but doesn't feel 'cheap light, light') and perfect for travel. It looks just like a normal pen that you'd use for school. The packaging has a black and gold color that looks luxurious in a way and the writing doesn't really rub off much. The product is shut air-tight with the snap on cap.

Based from my observations, the product dries pretty quickly once you applied it already. It would't budge, but if you rub it with your finger, the color will fade a little. Seeing that, the eyeliner itself isn't really Jet Black either.

The application is pretty easy. It's easy to work with it if you have experience with an eyeliner before but you might experience problems while winging it out because product might not dispense as much as you'd think when creating the sharp tip if you go from in to out.

On the bright side, though this eyeliner isn't really labeled as a 24hr wear / waterproof eyeliner... but I have already used it in multiple occasions that included sweating and walking around all day and I didn't stop for one second to re-apply product because you won't need it. It stayed with me for a whole day, (around 7-8 hours of wear) and it's perfectly the same. I got it for Php 340.00 (or a little bit over than that) from the SM Store.

From YouTube sensation Marzia “CutiePieMarzia” Bisognin comes a debut young adult paranormal thriller about a girl whose dream house quickly becomes a nightmare.

When Amethyst stumbles upon the house of her dreams, she can’t help but be enchanted by it, even if there’s something a little…off about the place.

It’s everything she’s ever wanted in a home, so when the Blooms invite her to stay the night to avoid an impending storm, she instantly accepts.

Yet when she awakes the next morning, alone and unable to bring herself to leave, Amethyst comes face-to-face with unexpected twists and turns—like Alfred, the creepy gardener; Avery, the handsome but secretive neighbor, and a little girl who keeps appearing and vanishing within the house.

As Amethyst searches for the Blooms and tries to unravel the truth, her connection to the house only grows stronger. Will she be able to break free of the house’s allure, or will its secrets keep her trapped forever?

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic."

Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.

Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are.

But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

The Rose & The Dagger by Renée Ahdieh

The darker the sky, the brighter the stars.

In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster—a merciless killer of wives, responsible for immeasurable heartache and pain—but as she unraveled his secrets, she found instead an extraordinary man and a love she could not deny. Still, a curse threatens to keep Shazi and Khalid apart forever.

Now she’s reunited with her family, who have found refuge in the desert, where a deadly force is gathering against Khalid—a force set on destroying his empire and commanded by Shazi’s spurned childhood sweetheart. Trapped between loyalties to those she loves, the only thing Shazi can do is act. Using the burgeoning magic within her as a guide, she strikes out on her own to end both this terrible curse and the brewing war once and for all. But to do it, she must evade enemies of her own to stay alive.

The saga that began with The Wrath and the Dawn takes its final turn as Shahrzad risks everything to find her way back to her one true love again.

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

I'm sure that I am not the only one who gets jealous whenever most of my friends go to this amazing event that I wasn't able to attend to. That's why this year, I'm challenging you to Go Out More Often.

There is a scientific study that states that materialistic things are just there to make you feel satisfied on that moment or maybe in a few days or years or so. Think about it, if you're spending your money on memories, you wouldn't really forget those things for a lifetime, right? Unlike the things that you only bought in order to go with what's "cool" these days (I feel so guilty whilst typing this) and sometimes you would forget those things and never touch them again.

Spending your money on memories not only gains happiness (that would last a lifetime) for you, but it also make you gain more life experiences and you get to bump into people that have the same interests as you. Heck, you won't even blame yourself for not being there.

I, myself made a list of the events and places that I would want to see and go to in the near future. I suggest that you guys try it as well because it acts as a motivation that keeps me going from day-to-day. If you still haven't made up your mind yet, why not check this list that I made? I think you guys might be interested in trying the following:

- Go attend a concert. (To all Filipino readers, check out In The Mix 2016 featuring acts from James Bay, The 1975, Panic! At The Disco and a whole lot more)
- Do a Euro-trip.
- Play Pokémon GO. It is also probably one of the ways for you to see your surroundings, appreciate God's gift while meeting other trainers that are near you.
- Create a local event that supports different organizations with different causes.
- Attend to a convention. (I swear, going to conventions are worth it... because EVERYTHING'S IN THERE ALREADY)

Since some countries are having their summer break, it can be an outlet for you to plan, and go to events in your area that would truly let you see life and what it has to offer. Eventbrite aims to help you with planning events through their event management software and can even ease your stress with their hassle-free RSVP tool that works seamlessly with their online ticketing, registration, and invitations in order to keep track of those who will attend your event.

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Stop the Fear Of Missing Out, and start enjoying life! Do you have any plans that you are planning to attend to in the near future? Comment down below!

A huge thank you to Eventbrite for inspiring this idea. :) See you guys real soon!

Among the three on my list, the Maybelline Baby Lips is the most affordable. Some might say that this is an underdog in this one, but It works just as well. It's very travel-friendly, anyone can basically purchase this from anywhere, and you have a lot of color (and flavor/scent) options to choose from!

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This is something that I have for quite long enough now... and it took me a while to discover its magic. I've been using this every morning, and every night since last year and it definitely worked for me. I strongly believe that MAC can never go wrong with their lip products. :)

| PREP+PRIME LIP - MAC - http://bit.ly/2aiw6WK
Out of the three, this is my most favorite. It acts as a barrier for feathering when you have your lip products on and it INSTANTLY changes the texture of your lips and your lip products will glide on smoothly afterwards. The only down-side of this one is that the price is a little bit too much to spend a lip balm for.

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Today, I'm going to share a quick, 3-ingredient oatmeal recipe that everyone will love. (+ Add-ons that can amp this recipe up a bit!) I guess this combination is pretty known with instant oatmeal but this is a healthier way to cook up your instant oats.

INGREDIENTS (Makes 1 Serving)

- 8 Tablespoons Rolled Oats

- 1 Finger Banana

- Honey (Adjust the amount that you want to add)

EXTRAS

- A teaspoon of Cinnamon powder

- 1/4 cup Walnuts

- 1 cup Almond milk

DYK? TRIVIA

- An individual banana is called a "finger" and a group of bananas are called "Hand".

- Rolled Oats can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, lowers high cholesterol, relieves constipation, contains vitamins and a lot more health benefits.

PROCEDURE

1. Cook Rolled Oats based on the packaging's instruction. (You can cook yours with Almond milk or with plain water) [I let mine submerge just a little bit under the water and let the rolled oats boil.]

2. Once it's done, cut your banana finger into tiny pieces and add them on top.

I hope that you guys will try this very simple recipe out. This has been my instant savior on those days wherein I just needed a little bit of boost before we start our football training. Thank you for reading and I'll see you next time!

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My name is Aracelli Cesista and I run Arapostrophe. This blog is dedicated to my life where I share stories, videos, snaps and a whole lot more. I'm a current college student and I take pictures all the time and write—a lot. I make screenplays, short stories and manuscripts. I'm a fashion and makeup enthusiast and I also sketch and paint during my free time.